Invincibility Begins with Mastery of Fist Techniques-Chapter 50: Secret Transmission

The human body is finite, but the human mind is infinite.

Human physical abilities may have limits, but the mind is different. It transcends the finite physical form, a forbidden domain that humanity has yet to explore or comprehend.

Even in today’s era of advanced technology, our understanding of the mind remains shallow.

People pour vast amounts of time and energy into the pursuit of the material—for food and shelter, for a livelihood, for fame and fortune. In a world where material gain has become the measure of all things, people’s first question about anything is, "Is it useful?"p>

Individuality is discarded, ideals are forgotten, and in the end, even face, freedom, and dignity are thrown away.

No one cares about the power of the mind. People don’t understand their own inner worlds, nor do they even care to. They cannot see what is truly precious.

The dazzling array of worldly temptations blinds the eye.

Modern society is highly developed, but when it comes to the exploration of the mind, it may lag far behind the so-called "backward" ancient times.

This is the best of times for the Martial Dao. In this developed society, resources are extremely abundant. Mountain delicacies and seafood treasures, once unobtainable, can now be delivered to one’s doorstep without ever leaving home. As long as one has money, any rare and exotic medicine can be acquired.

Compared to the past when most common people struggled just to feed themselves, for a Martial Artist to be born in this era is a stroke of luck. It is for this very reason that countless Great Masters of Fist Techniques have emerged.

One must understand how rare a Great Master of Fist Techniques was in previous eras—some were even immortalized in the annals of history. In the several-hundred-year history of Red Falcon Fist, only three Great Masters of Fist Techniques ever appeared.

But now, in Tianlu Prefecture alone, including the older generation of Martial Artists, there are nearly ten Great Masters of Fist Techniques living in the same era.

Yet, at the same time, this is also the worst of times. The world is a dizzying kaleidoscope of sensual pleasures and material desires; the temptations are simply too numerous. Few people can focus on a single goal or persevere in one endeavor, let alone renounce everything, cast aside life and death, and, as if treading on thin ice, pursue a higher realm.

This is especially true for Great Masters of Fist Techniques. Their abilities far exceed those of ordinary people, allowing them to acquire wealth, fame, and profit with relative ease.

Faced with so many temptations, with such a comfortable life, how many can truly possess a resolve that would not waver even in the face of ten thousand deaths? How many can devote themselves to the ascetic cultivation of the mind?

Therefore, while Great Masters of Fist Techniques are numerous, those who can truly comprehend what it means to be Holy and Bright are few and far between. Perhaps their bodies are powerful, but their minds are still weak.

Yan Hao, for example.

Misfortune is what fortune leans on; fortune is where misfortune lurks.

Therefore, on this path of the mind, Zhou Yuanjue had already defeated countless Great Masters of Fist Techniques.

A Great Master of Fist Techniques with exceptional Talent might be able to withstand a single Heart’s Desire Bursting Out while unarmed. But against multiple bursts, a Great Master of Fist Techniques who has not comprehended what it means to be Holy and Bright loses all right to stand before him.

His spirit surged, like a great bird beating its wings, soaring to a higher sky.

Besides the leap in his spiritual state, his greatest gain from this match was the Tianji Inner View that Huang Shuwen had displayed.

That unique secret technique—entering a state of self-hypnosis, letting go of the "self" as if returning to infancy, and unleashing humanity’s purest imagination and creativity—made him realize once again the immense power the human mind possessed.

He slowly closed his eyes, recalling the disposition and state Huang Shuwen had exhibited. He tried to empty his "self" just as his opponent had, to draw out the potential within his mind.

However, he failed.

The state seemed easy to achieve, but he could never manage to truly and completely empty his self. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

This wasn’t like Martial Arts moves, where every stance, every motion, and every method of Power Release could be traced and learned. The mysteries of the mind were often like a flower in a mirror or the moon on the water—visible, but untouchable.

’Secret Training Technique...’

Zhou Yuanjue muttered to himself. He had already encountered this type of secret art, possessed only by First Grade Fist Techniques, twice.

First was Qin Baisheng’s Jingzhe Force, which allowed him to freely control the human emotion of "shock."

The second was the Tianji Inner View displayed by Huang Shuwen.

Both of these secret techniques seemed to conceal some mystery linking the mind and body. And it was these two men who had caused him immense trouble during his matches.

When facing Qin Baisheng, if not for the great advantage of being Holy and Bright, defeating him would not have been easy.

And in his battle against Huang Shuwen, if he hadn’t already possessed the advantage of being Holy and Bright, Zhou Yuanjue might have even been defeated.

Although it was biased to measure a Martial Artist’s strength by the grade of their Fist Technique, First Grade Fist Techniques truly possessed their own profound secrets.

Unfortunately, Red Falcon Fist was a Second class Fist Technique, and its lineage contained no similar Secret Training Technique.

He stood up, finished his post-battle analysis, and went to find Li Qingxuan.

"Information on Secret Training Techniques?"

Hearing Zhou Yuanjue’s request, Li Qingxuan was slightly taken aback.

"Secret Training Techniques are only found in schools that have inherited a First Grade Fist Technique. Generally speaking, they are the highest level of secret arts, and only true core disciples are qualified to know them. Furthermore, the methods of transmission vary. However, there should be some documents outlining the principles behind these Secret Training Techniques."

"Oh, right. This is actually something I was going to talk to you about. Because you’ve become number one in Tianlu, you’ve reached a point where you’ll garner some real attention. You are the seed I’ve chosen, and when you achieve success, I also receive certain benefits. I’ve already reported the events in Tianlu Prefecture. Before long, some of my clearance levels will be raised, and I should be able to obtain more intelligence that will be useful to you."

Li Qingxuan thought for a moment, rubbing her smooth chin as she spoke.

"How long will it take?"

An interested expression immediately appeared on Zhou Yuanjue’s face when he heard Li Qingxuan’s words.

He came from an ordinary family and hadn’t been exposed to the Martial Dao from a young age. Red Falcon Fist was just a minor Fist Technique. If he hadn’t insisted on inheriting it back then, his master, Fan Xinghai, would have taken the fist manual to his grave. He was well-versed in the common knowledge of the Martial Arts Realm, but he knew very little about its hidden secrets and lore.

However, since the higher-ups wanted to cultivate Saint Awakening Level Martial Artists, they must possess a great deal of secret lore. If Li Qingxuan could obtain the relevant Data, it would be a great help.

"Hmm... I don’t know about that. It has to go through channels."

Li Qingxuan said uncertainly.

Hearing those three words, Zhou Yuanjue knew it was likely a lost cause for the near future.

He mused for a moment. He needed to recover from his injuries soon anyway and wouldn’t be able to fight. He could use this time to get out and exchange some pointers.

The problem was, right now, nearly all the top Martial Artists in Tianlu Prefecture were either dead or injured. The Tianji Sword Sect possessed a First Grade Fist Technique, but they certainly wouldn’t welcome him for another "exchange." And the other Cultivator of a First Grade Fist Technique was still lying in a hospital bed—injured by his own hand. He probably wouldn’t be interested in an exchange either.

After thinking it over, it seemed there was only one Great Master of Fist Techniques left in all of Tianlu Prefecture who was still unharmed, held no grudge against him, and would be able to have an exchange with him.